Gokarna Forest Resort, KathmanduGokarna Forest Resort in Kathmandu, Nepal has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 20 of 22 hotels we score in Kathmandu. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.5 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.3. Rooms from about $220 a night (cached, not a live quote).Gokarna Forest Resort is a five-star hotel situated within the Gokarna Protected Forest in Nepal. It provides access to an 18-hole golf course, an indoor pool, and a sauna. The property contains 100 rooms featuring air conditioning, minibars, and safes. Guests can use the on-site walking trails or visit nearby sites like the Pashupatinath Temple. This resort suits travellers looking for a quiet stay amidst greenery, though the dining variety is somewhat limited. The hotel includes three restaurants and provides on-site parking for guests.What stands out

On-site golf course

Forest setting

Indoor swimming pool

Walking trails

Watch out for

Limited food variety

High dining prices

Better-scored in Kathmandu

Royal Tulip Chitwan Nepal, Kathmandu: 4.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $103 a night. Royal Tulip Chitwan is a hotel situated in Sauraha, near the Tharu Cultural Museum.

Dwarikas Resort Dhulikhel, Kathmandu: 4.2 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $945 a night. Dwarikas Resort Dhulikhel is a luxury wellness retreat situated on ten hectares of hillside in the Himalayan foothills.

The Dwarikas Hotel, Kathmandu: 4.1 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $411 a night. The Dwarikas Hotel is a heritage property located in the Battisputali neighbourhood of Kathmandu.